I am honored to announce that the website, Instructables.com, has contact Omaha Maker Group and asked us to participate in their inaugural “Instructables Build Nights”!
The idea for Build Nights is that Instructables picks a topic and sends supplies/materials to select Makerspaces for their use in creating an event around that topic. Â And just to make it more enjoyable, they kick in some cash for pizza, too! Â All we have to do in return (in addition to hosting the event) is produce 3-4 new Instructables to their website. Â Our Instructables don’t even have to be about the topic, though that certainly helps. Â And as long as we tag/link Omaha Maker Group in our Instructables (more details on how to do that later), we get credit. Â If we hit the 3-4 mark, we qualify to participate in future Build Nights. Â If we manage 10 Instructables, we could be looking at a new laser cutter, new 3D printer, electronics kit, or more!
The topic for May is conductive paint. Â You may have seen the new paint pens at Radio Shack from Bare Conductive. Â These pens allow you to “draw” an electronic circuit. Â The paint cleans with soapy water, so if you don’t like your circuit, just wash it away and start a new one.
Here’s a link to their website, so you can start getting some ideas:Â http://www. bareconductive.com/
And here is a link to some Instructables that have already been submitted for Bare Conductive paint, again to give you some ideas: Â http://www.instructables.com/ group/bareconductive/
Since this is our first Build Night, and the first time we have really talked about Instructables, I will be sure to send out information over the next couple of weeks to give you an introduction to making an Instructable, what constitutes a “quality” Instructable, and how to link your Instructable to OMG. At any time, please email me if you have questions.
The Bare Conductive Build Night will take place at The Makery on May 28th.  Doors will open by 6:00pm, and the event will kick off at 7:00.  We will have pizza from Varisty/Roman Coin, but please BYOB (and any snacks you might want).  Hope to see you there!